Walker shaping as Blues No.6 Origin bolter

NSW State of Origin coach Laurie Daley says he will be keeping a close eye on Manly recruit Dylan Walker who shapes as a bolter for the Blues' No.6 jersey.

After formally announcing his signing with the Sea Eagles this week, Walker expressed his desire to fill the Manly five-eighth role vacated by Kieran Foran.

Walker has already received the support of former Blues coach Phil Gould who this week predicted the former South Sydney centre will fight his way into NSW team next season.